Sam Amick @sam_amick
Looking back on 2023 and forecasting 2024 with @JoshuaBRobbins and @MikeVorkunov, at @TheAthletic
Dame Time in Milwaukee, OKC’s renaissance, the Joker and his reign, LeBron, Ant Man, Kawhi’s load management plot twist, Maxey’s moment and more here… theathletic.com/5175980/2024/0… – 11:32 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Talking Phoenix Suns and #NBA short:
Who should the Phoenix Suns have guarding Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, James Harden and Russell Westbrook in Wednesday night’s showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers?
My thoughts.
Full episode Thursday at @azcentral. #Suns#ClipperNationpic.twitter.com/HgmRS3H1oe – 10:00 AM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Can you take anything from the previous game with Memphis?
Gregg Popovich: “No different team with him. He’s amazing.”
No need to clarify who that is. – 6:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
For the sunrise @TheAthletic
Kawhi Leonard did not score while Heat took a 14-point lead through 14 minutes
Then scored 24 points during 36-point turnaround theathletic.com/5174186/2024/0… Kawhi Leonard returns to start the year with a Clippers’ win – 10:59 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Five Degrees of Heat from Monday night’s 121-104 loss to Clippers: sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/02/sho…
1. Up early, and then not.
2. Another lineup twist for the shorthanded.
3. Adebayo does his part.
4. Solid pregame, open for Robinson.
5. Heat finally get to see Kawhi. – 9:56 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard had 24 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals in his return. Clippers have won three straight and 12 of last 14. On top of that, Kawhi has now beaten Miami 13 straight times in regular season per @ESPNStatsInfo . He hadn’t played Miami since Feb. 2020. – 1:58 AM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
What was it like having Kawhi back after a four-game absence? “You seen it. You seen the performance. Both ends of the ball. Just elite,” Harden said. – 1:27 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue said Kawhi Leonard feels good coming out of this game. Mentioned that Miami zones through second unit off their game and rotations were funky because of Kawhi minute restriction.
But then you know. 36-point turnaround. – 12:59 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA beats Heat 121-104. First time closing a year and opening a year with wins since 2019-20 season.
This concludes 4-game home stand for Clippers. They will not play more than 3 consecutive home games for rest of season.
But what matters is they got Kawhi back. 58.8% FGs. pic.twitter.com/U6CkLe0k1a – 12:51 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers take a timeout leading Miami 117-97 with 2:55 to play in this game. Fairly businesslike victory for LAC. Trailed by 14 but haven’t trailed since the first half.
Kawhi: 24/6/5 in his return
PG: 23 pts
Harden: 15/10/4
Powell: 22 pts on 9-11 shooting. – 12:46 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard is at 31 minutes. He’s out, T Mann is in.
– 24 points (10/19 FGs)
– 6 rebounds
– 5 assists
– 4 steals, 1 block
– 2/5 3s
Kawhi should be done for the night. – 12:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi has 10 buckets
LA has a 106-90 lead. A 30-point turnaround.
When Heat had 14-point lead early 2nd quarter, Kawhi hadn’t scored yet.
Now
Kawhi has a game-high 24 points. Also has 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, a block. Full bag – 12:31 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard’s hip looks like it’s feeling better. He just threw down a nasty one-handed dunk where he drove along baseline and instead of putting up a reverse layup, he dunked it. He has 21-5-4 with over nine minutes left to play. – 12:28 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nothing showcased the Kawhi rust more than missing poorly on the pullup middy, then losing his handle in the backcourt after Jaquez missed the sprint layup – 12:21 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell outscored Heat 24-23 in 2nd quarter
Keys to beating Heat defense:
– Make your 3s, you will get plenty of attempts
– There’s no rim protection if you can get inside with Bam away
– Don’t turn the ball over, you’re not getting calls – 11:48 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Halftime: Clippers 59, Miami 58
Clippers came back from down 14. Kawhi Leonard scored all 13 of his points in the second quarter, making 5 of his 6 shots. Only 2 LAC turnovers, compared to 7 in the first quarter. – 11:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard has 12 points in 5 minutes. It can be that quick.
10-0 Clippers run erased Heat lead — now Heat lead 53-50 but LA is bonus. Leonard will go to FT line to add points after this timeout with 2:57 left in 1st half – 11:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard good: puts back James Harden’s blocked layup through Kyle Lowry foul
Kawhi Leonard not so good: fell right on that hip – 11:26 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots of the night but has made his last four — including an and-1 that saw him tumble on that left hip before getting up quickly and making the free throw. – 11:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I feel like the Clippers always takes a quarter or two to adjust to the Heat.
Heat going zone hides their vulnerable PnR defense. But it exposes them to 3s.
We see that now. 3s by Powell and Coffey. Then Kawhi scores. Spo timeout with LA on 8-1 run
Heat lead 42-35, 7:59 2Q – 11:18 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Kawhi scores his first basket, a 15-foot jumper to pull the Clippers to within seven, 42-35, with 7:59 left in the first half. – 11:18 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
First quarter: Heat 35, Clippers 23
Kawhi 0-2 in his return in 8 minutes. Clippers’ struggles boil down to 7 turnovers, leading to 10 points. Six Clippers have a turnover. – 11:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Heat lead 9-8 through five minutes in LA
Kawhi Leonard missed his first two shots: a catch-shoot corner 3, and a fade in paint.
Kyle Lowry looks quite aggressive to start this one as well. – 10:48 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Seemingly good omens for the Clippers: Kawhi is back, and Terance Mann just hit a three. – 10:42 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 1/1
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:20 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
STARTERS 1/1 LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIA
Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Jamal Cain
Bam Adebayo
Tyler Herro
Kyle Lowry – 10:12 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue politely won’t answer if Kawhi Leonard will have any restrictions tonight. So expect a minutes restriction after he missed four straight games. – 8:49 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kawhi Leonard will be available to play today against the Heat after missing the last four games. Mason Plumlee also available. – 8:47 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry is available tonight vs. Clippers, but Caleb Martin and Josh Richardson are out.
Heat without some of its top perimeter defenders (Butler, Highsmith, Martin and Richardson) vs. Paul George, James Harden and maybe Kawhi Leonard. – 8:22 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
How badly did Gregg Popovich want to fill Derrick White with confidence early in his career?
“I used to be in the mailroom,” White said, “and he would walk in and just say, ‘You belong,’ and walk out.”
My story on White’s return to SA & rise in Boston: theathletic.com/5172752/2024/0… – 6:26 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Strong stuff here from @LawMurrayTheNU on the state of the Clippers, the lack of clarity re: Kawhi Leonard’s injury, the PG-Harden ripple effect and more, at @TheAthletic
Harden “continues to keep the team afloat.”
(And Happy New Year everyone!) theathletic.com/5169798/2023/1… – 3:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Some matchup rankings headed into Heat at LA for New Year Day night
Kawhi Leonard has not played against the Heat in nearly 4 years (Feb. 2020). Maybe he comes back tonight, but expect plenty of James Harden pnr against a Heat team that struggles defending ball screens pic.twitter.com/AnD2GX7E7c – 2:12 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
After missing the last four games, Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is questionable for tonight’s 10:30 p.m. game against the Heat with a left hip contusion. – 1:36 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Kawhi Leonard (hip) and Mason Plumlee (MCL) are both listed as questionable for tomorrows game vs Miami. Or as Ty Lue said earlier about Kawhi “We’ll see” about his availability. – 9:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Clippers’ injury report for Monday vs. Heat:
Kawhi Leonard, Questionable, Left Hip; Contusion
Mason Plumlee, Questionable, Left MCL; Sprain – 9:33 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Gregg Popovich says he thinks Zach Collins (right ankle sprain) could be a 2-4 week type injury. – 9:13 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard (left hip) is listed as questionable to play tomorrow against Miami. Mason Plumlee (left MCL) has been upgraded to questionable. – 9:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The LA Clippers report that Kawhi Leonard (hip) is questionable for the 5th straight game for New Year Day vs Heat
Mason Plumlee (knee) is upgraded to questionable – 9:12 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
“We’ll see tomorrow,” Ty Lue said of Kawhi Leonard’s status before Sunday’s practice. “Yeah, we’ll see how he comes out of this, but he is practicing today.”
Via @BA_Turner latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 5:09 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Clippers coach Ty Lue said that Kawhi Leonard is “practicing” Sunday.
Lue also said that center Mason Plumlee was practicing. – 2:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The LA Clippers won’t have back-to-back days off again until January 17-20. Important practice.
Tyronn Lue discussed what team wants to do offensively, esp. with Kawhi Leonard back, and how the transition defense needs to be better with LA satisfied with the halfcourt defense. pic.twitter.com/UeF5s7Vrax – 2:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
It is my last story of 2023, and the end of a month that turned the entire season around for the LA Clippers.
How much does Kawhi Leonard’s ongoing hip injury overshadow these events? Here’s perspective on that. theathletic.com/5169798/2023/1…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>theathletic.com/5169798/2023/1… theathletic.com/5169798/2023/1…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>theathletic.com/5169798/2023/1… – 12:04 PM
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